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OpenStudy (reneeshumpert):

A number cube is rolled, and a coin is tossed. What is the probability that a four is rolled and the coin comes up tails? heres what I did 3/36 probability of rolling a 4 1/2 probability of getting tails Simplify 1/12 1/2 Mulitply 1/24 here's my answer choices 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/12 Can someone tell me where I went wrong?

Mehek (mehek14):

why did you 3/36? it's just 1/6

OpenStudy (reneeshumpert):

I thought it was 36 from past assignments I've done with similar questions

Mehek (mehek14):

no to get 4, it's just 1/6 and tails 1/2 1/6 * 1/2 = ?

OpenStudy (reneeshumpert):

1/12

Mehek (mehek14):

so that's the answer

OpenStudy (reneeshumpert):

alrighty thanks

Mehek (mehek14):

yw :)

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